The WS Cox Plate is one of the richest and most prestigious races in Australia, with this great event always managing to attract a top quality field.  The maximum number of horses included in the final Cox Plate field each year is 14, although that relatively small number can be reduced even further in some seasons.  For example, the 2008 Cox Plate field included just 12 runners.

Along with the maximum number of 14 horses, there are also 4 emergencies available should anything go wrong.  While the entire Cox Plate field is in with a good chance of winning over 2040 metres, barriers 6, 7, and 11 have produced the most winners over the last 30 years .  Final information about the Cox Plate field is essential for anyone who is thinking about making a bet, with general information such as sex, age, weight, barrier number, and jockey name just some of the information perused by experienced punters.

Because of the small field, this event is a favourite for some punters, who believe their chances of winning are greater.  Along with reviewing the field, there are also a number of important indicator races run before the WS Cox Plate, with some of the best examples including the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas over1600m, Yalumba Stakes over 2000m and Toorak Handicap over 1600m.  Earlier races to watch include the Group 1 Underwood Stakes over 1800m in September, the Group 2 Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes over 1600m and the Group 2 Makybe Diva Stakes over 1600m.

Cox Plate Prize Money

The 2013 Cox Plate will have prize money and trophies valued at almost $3 million:

1st – $1,800,000 and trophies valued at $38,000, $3,800, $3,800 and $3,800 plus $600 to owner, trainer, rider, breeder and groom

2nd – $440,000

3rd – $220,000

4th – $130,000

5th – $110,000

6th – $100,000

7th – $100,000

8th – $100,000